CVE-2017-9077: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published May 19, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 29 November 2024

Other sources

The tcpv6synrecvsock function in net/ipv6/tcpipv6.c in the Linux kernel mishandles inheritance, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls, a related issue to CVE-2017-8890.

Upstream patch:

https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/83eaddab4378db256d00d295bda6ca997cd13a52

References:

https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/patch/760370/

Red Hat

The tcpv6synrecvsock function in net/ipv6/tcpipv6.c in the Linux kernel through 4.11.1 mishandles inheritance, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted system calls, a related issue to CVE-2017-8890.

Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel<3.2.89
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.3<3.16.44
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.17<3.18.84
Linux Linux Kernel>=3.19<4.4.71
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.5<4.9.31
Linux Linux Kernel>=4.10<4.11.4
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.128-16.12.21-16.12.22-1

Event History

May 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:41 PM
Description
Dec 5, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-9077?

CVE-2017-9077 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel's tcp_v6_syn_recv_sock function that can lead to denial of service or other unspecified impacts due to mishandled inheritance.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2017-9077?

The impact of CVE-2017-9077 includes potential denial of service attacks that local users could exploit through crafted system calls.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-9077?

To fix CVE-2017-9077, upgrade to kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, or later versions.

4

Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2017-9077?

Linux kernel versions up to 4.4.71 and various versions between 3.2.89 and 4.11.4 are affected by CVE-2017-9077.

5

Is CVE-2017-9077 specific to any operating system?

Yes, CVE-2017-9077 primarily affects the Linux operating system, including distributions like Debian and Android.

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